Gilbert received the GFOA's financial reporting award for the 33rd year for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.

The South Mountain Environmental Education Center in Phoenix has been renamed the South Mountain Visitor Center and is receiving renovations to improve visitor experience.

Tempe received a $12.5 million federal grant for road safety improvements on Baseline Road, including dedicated turn and bike lanes, to reduce crashes as part of the Vision Zero Action Plan.

The Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum opens five new exhibitions focused on fiber art, including a fashion show, musical performance, and interactive sculptures, with free admission during regular hours.

Westbound Interstate 10 in Arizona will be closed between US 60 and I-17 from Sept. 6 to Sept. 9 for road work, including multiple ramp closures, affecting traffic and requiring detours.

Avondale starts intersection improvements at Buckeye and Dysart Roads on September 2, 2024, causing minor delays and intermittent northbound right lane closures from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the project expected to complete by September 20.

A Silver Alert has been issued for Razija Predin, a 75-year-old woman missing since September 5, 2024, from Scottsdale, Arizona. She suffers from a medical condition causing confusion.

Arizona's Education Superintendent, Tom Horne, extends a school safety program with Off Duty Management to place armed officers on school campuses in six counties for enhanced security until 2026.

The 2024 presidential race sees differing approaches to gun violence, with VP Harris advocating gun control and Sen. Vance emphasizing school security.

The Arizona Parks and Recreation Department's Arts & Culture Division won APRA's Outstanding Cultural Awareness Program award for their Juneteenth event.

The American Red Cross is preparing for the summer heat and aims to prevent heat-related deaths by partnering with local agencies, distributing safety materials, and enlisting volunteers for community outreach.

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office welcomes three new deputies from other states after an oath ceremony, highlighting the area's growth and the county's support for law enforcement.

A Pima County corrections officer was arrested for allegedly assaulting an inmate during booking. The officer, on administrative leave, faces aggravated assault charges.